Sign Regulations in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
5 verified sign regulations for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Phoenix regulates political signs under Section 705 of the Zoning Ordinance, treating them as temporary signs. Arizona state law (A.R.S. §16-1019) preempts most local political-sign rules during a defined campaign window. Residential properties may display non-illuminated political signs up to 32 square feet aggregate. Signs in the public right-of-way are restricted but allowed in certain medians under state law.
Phoenix Political Sign Rules (Phoenix Zoning §705)
Few RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705 permits temporary signs for events like garage sales. Signs must be erected no more than 2 days before the event and removed no more than 1 day after. Signs on public right-of-way require a city permit under City Code §3-8. Balloons must be secured and banners must have 8-foot clearance.
Phoenix Garage Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Temporary decorations for traditionally accepted patriotic or religious holidays are exempt from sign permits under Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 705. Christmas decorations have extended display periods on public streets. Other holiday decorations on public streets must not exceed 15 days.
Phoenix Holiday Display Regulations
Few RestrictionsDigital Billboards
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 36-49 caps off-premise outdoor advertising and restricts digital billboards to specific corridors with minimum dwell times, brightness limits, and spacing rules. Conversion of static billboards to digital is conditionally permitted.
Phoenix Sign Code Limits Off-Premise Digital Billboards
Some RestrictionsWindow Signs
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 36-49 limits permanent window signs to about 25% of the window area in commercial zones. Temporary window signs and interior signs visible from outside count toward the cap and require no separate permit in most cases.
Phoenix Caps Window Signs at Twenty Five Percent
Few RestrictionsLooking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Phoenix city rules.
Sign Regulations in Maricopa County →